Hostal Hera

We brought bedbugs with us home from this accommodation! When we told them about our experience, they denied everything and accused us for having a bad personal hygiene and that we were just trying to find a culprit. Bedbugs have nothing to do with personal hygiene, as they live in the mattress and the walls - and they easily survive cleaning and newly washed sheets. We haven't travelled anywhere else recently, so we are sure that we got the bedbugs from this place. Furthermore the walls in the hall are full of mould.

I was very pleased with my stay at this hotel. It was in a fantastic location near the beach and accessible to public transportation. The rooms were quite basic but were tidied up daily and had comfortable beds. The only downside was the presence of stairs and the fact that the rooms had no air conditioning. Despite this, the staff were incredibly friendly and accommodating which made the stay even better!

Staying at this hotel was a real let-down ?. The room was quite small and smelled bad ?, moreover the bathroom fittings were ancient ?. What's worse, there was no air conditioning ?, only an old blower. On the positive side ?, the location was great ?, with all the attractions nearby.

We stayed at this hotel for 5 days. The location was ideal for our first time in Barcelona. It was close to plenty of attractions, bars, restaurants and the metro. We requested a balcony and it was an incredible extra - make sure you ask for it in advance. Leandro and Amanda at the reception were so friendly, always smiling and ready to help answer any queries we had. We highly recommend it and would certainly book it again during our next visit.

We stayed at the Hostal Hera for a family trip recently and it was perfect for our short stay. Pros - The staff were friendly and helpful, the room was clean and maid service was provided daily. Our room also had two balconettes overlooking the street below. Most importantly, the hotel's location was fantastic - within walking distance of the beach, harbour, La Rambla and shopping centers, and offering easy access to public transport links such as trains, undergrounds and hop-on hop-off bus tours. Plus, we were lucky enough to stay in the Gothic Quarter, offering us lots of lovely courtyards, bars and restaurants to explore. Cons - There was no lift and our room was on the 6th floor, which could be challenging after a long day. The studio had kitchen facilities, but for a British tea drinker, it was lacking a kettle and mugs - I had to boil water in a pan and buy a mug to make my tea (although this wasn't a deal breaker). All in all, we loved our first visit to Barcelona and Hostal Hera was a great place to stay - photos taken when we were leaving, so apologies for the unmade bed!